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| Michelle Chen Gushes Over Xiao Zhan’s Growth in 'Legend of Zang Hai' Reunion |
The Taiwanese actress took to social media recently to hype up her new drama Legend of Zang Hai, where she stars alongside Xiao Zhan and Zhang Jingyi. But it wasn’t just your standard promo post — Michelle got a bit nostalgic and opened up about her impressions of Xiao Zhan, both past and present.
Turns out, this isn’t the first time these two crossed paths. Michelle revealed she first met Xiao Zhan years ago on the variety show X-Fire, back when he was just a fresh-faced lad — shy, but ever so polite and down-to-earth. She described him as someone with good manners and a quiet charm, already leaving a solid impression even back then.
Fast-forward to today, and the pair found themselves reunited on the set of Legend of Zang Hai. And Michelle? She’s absolutely gobsmacked by how much he’s grown — not just as an actor, but as a person.
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“In this project, he’s calm, focused, and can explode with emotion on cue,” she wrote. “The transformation is incredible.”
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One moment, in particular, stuck with her. Xiao Zhan personally sent her a heartfelt message after they wrapped a particularly emotional scene together, thanking her for her support during the intense filming. For Michelle, that gesture meant the world.
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“That same humble boy I met all those years ago is still in there,” she shared warmly. “Only now, he’s a full-blown, dedicated actor. What touched me the most is that he’s still so grounded. It’s really beautiful to witness.”
Legend of Zang Hai officially hit the screen on 18 May, airing on CCTV and streaming via Youku. With chemistry like this and such glowing behind-the-scenes energy, fans are buzzing to see how it all plays out on screen.